Which One of the Following Does Not Intensify the Competitive

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following does not intensify the competitive pressures associated with the threat of entry?

• A) When incumbent firms are unable or unwilling to launch competitive initiatives to strongly contest the entry of newcomers
• B) When industry members are struggling to earn good profits
• C) When entry barriers are relatively low
• D) When existing industry members are looking to expand their market reach by entering product segments or geographic areas where they currently do not have a presence
• E) When newcomers can expect to earn attractive profits and a number of outsiders have the expertise and resources to hurdle whatever entry barriers exist

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Massachusetts Bay Colony

An early English settlement established in 1630 by Puritan settlers seeking religious freedom in what is now Massachusetts, becoming one of the most successful and influential early colonies.

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A decade during which significant English Puritan migration to North America occurred, leading to the establishment of early settlements.

Massachusetts Bay Colony

The Massachusetts Bay Colony was an early English settlement on the East Coast of North America in the late 17th century, serving as a significant Puritan stronghold.